Canterbury Choral Society: Festivities, Fanfare and Fireworks
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury · 17 October 2026
Image: Canterbury FestivalCanterbury Choral Society and the London Mozart Players perform Handel's Coronation Anthems and Music for the Royal Fireworks, followed by Haydn's Harmoniemesse, in the Nave of Canterbury Cathedral as part of Canterbury Festival.
Highlights
- Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks
- Two Coronation Anthems written for George II
- Haydn's Harmoniemesse with four soloists
Good to know
- Under 30s tickets are in the Listening Seat area
Getting there
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
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Canterbury Choral Society and the London Mozart Players perform an evening of celebratory choral and orchestral music in the Cathedral Nave at Canterbury Cathedral on 17 October 2026, starting at 19:30. The concert suits families, couples and friends who enjoy classical music. Tickets are £21.50 to £32.50 plus a £1.50 booking fee, and booking is required.